Another big announcement was the extension of complimentary passes for travel in Rajdhani or Shatabdi trains to the Olympic medallists and Dronacharya awardees, as in the case of Arjuna Awardees.

Travel by Duronto trains shall also be permitted on all Card passes issued to sportspersons who have the facility of travel by Rajdhani or Shatabdi trains.

Indian Railways have always been one of the biggest supporters of sports in the country. Olympic hero Sushil Kumar is an employee with the railways. Besides, Railway Sports Promotion Board promotes a bunch of players in various disciplines.